60,000 euros aid for Andratx first-time buyers
Said to be an "initial" sum of aid to benefit existing Andratx residents.
Political pressure continuing for limits to non-resident home buying in Mallorca
"The housing market in the Balearics no longer obeys the interests of the citizens who reside here."
Spain's Congress rejects Balearic rent cap proposal
But only because a bill with the same objectives is currently being processed.
30,000 empty homes in Palma - an election issue
The main opposition party, the Partido Popular, has announced its plan to get empty homes onto the rental market.
Calls to end the golden visa in Spain
45% of the golden visas have been issued to Chinese citizens since 2013.
Mallorca party wants to “force empty homes onto the property market”
Bid to increase the property tax (IBI) on empty homes by 50% as in Deya.
Street in Palma, Mallorca
23% renting in the Balearics.
More people rent in the Balearics than anywhere else in Spain
Slightly higher percentage than when the last survey was published.
Europe's islands calling for specific EU regulations for housing
The debate about non-resident home buying isn't confined to the Balearics.
Housing in the Balearics - a key issue at this May's elections
A great deal is spoken about housing problems in the Balearics. But where are the genuine solutions?
Foreign home buying in the Balearics hits record level
Housing in Mallorca.
Airbnb rentals in the Balearics
“We have many problems with access to housing”.
Palma mayor - No intention of using shipping containers as homes
Something of a rebuke by José Hila to the housing councillor, Neus Truyol.
Spanish government pours cold water on Balearic non-resident home-buying restrictions
The Spanish government cites freedom of movement of capital within the EU.
Can't find a flat in Palma....? Well live in a container says city council
They come with all the necessary amenities.
Renting in the Balearics is getting more expensive.
Renting in the Balearics is getting more expensive.
Balearic rent rises 21% in January, the highest rise since 2017
Balearics is the third most expensive region to rent a property in Spain.
- UK entry visa comes into force on Wednesday
- Curtain comes down on Son Amar, the popular Mallorca nightspot
- New train service will have 10 kilometre underground section, linked with Palma airport
- Mallorca beaches at Soller and Andratx covered by thousands of 'little sails'
- The Mallorca weather forecast (April 1). Enjoy the good weather while it lasts!